Administrative Professional 1 (PN 20013538)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health is seeking an Administrative Professional 1 for the Bureau of Infectious Diseases (BID) Immunization Program. The role provides routine administrative support, makes recommendations regarding program activities, and assists in developing procedures related to established program policy. The Bureau works to prevent and control infectious diseases and coordinates with local health departments, healthcare providers, and laboratories.

The position is located at 246 North High Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, Ohio. It is a permanent, full-time, classified, union-represented hourly position. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation begins at $22.59 per hour at Pay Grade 27, Step 1, with an opportunity to increase to $23.28 per hour after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter.

The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check. Official transcripts for post-secondary education claimed on the application must be supplied if requested before a formal offer.

Requirements

• One year of training or experience in secretarial science or business office applications, or an equivalent qualification.
• For positions requiring technical terminology, six months of training or experience in relevant technical terminology is required.
• Applications must clearly document the experience, education, or training claimed; supplemental-question answers must be supported by the civil service application.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage of BID’s main telephone lines by answering, screening, and transferring routine calls and emails about program information, and refer complex calls such as data requests to a supervisor or other appropriate authority.
• Prepare, sort, route, and distribute mail.
• Maintain the filing system.
• Research requests for information and data.
• Use Microsoft Office and other applications, including the Administrative Document Tracking System and Workflow Integrated System Enterprise, to transcribe, format, type, and proofread documents from rough drafts or dictation.
• Operate and monitor electronic fax and email accounts.
• Enter data submissions into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets as submissions are received and processed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed